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What are the requirements for renewing a Non-immigrant OX visa in Thailand, especially regarding funds?

Oct 15, 2025
2 days ago
Neil ********
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Renewing a 5 year Non immigrant OX visa

I have a little over a year until this is to be renewed but time flies and I want to plan ahead.

Does the money have to be in a bank account or can it be in a Thai investment account or even in a crypto exchange? Leaving money in a bank account is just non sensical to me as it earns me nothing.

Second part to the question. What is the minimum period and value in baht in an account before renewal
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The user is inquiring about the process for renewing a Non-Immigrant OX visa in Thailand, specifically focusing on whether funds need to be kept in a Thai bank account or if alternative options like investment accounts or crypto exchanges are acceptable. They also seek information about the minimum amount of money required and the timeline for keeping it in the account prior to renewal. Comments indicate that funds must be in a Thai bank account and suggest it’s advised to verify requirements in person at the immigration office, as some have faced challenges with renewal.
Alan ********
What are requièrent for 5 year visa..thanks
Brandon ************
I've never heard of anyone successfully extending (not renewing) a non-OX visa in order to get the second 5 years. I've read reports of people that tried, including bringing everything that immigration should require to do so. But they were told that it wasn't possible.

If you are going to try, the money must be in a Thai bank account, in liquid cash.

You need to go to your immigration office to ask for the specific requirements. I believe it's 3 million baht but you'll want to check for yourself what your office requires. Expect to be rejected though.

I'm assuming you're Australian. Most people just go back to Australia and get a new non-OX using money in their home bank account, since the one consulate in Australia is the only one in the world Thai allows that. So Australians are the only one who use this visa.
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